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Toyota Corolla vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Corolla vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,255

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $20,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelCorollaCorollaCorollaModel 3
TrimLELE EcoSBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,735 $19,135 $19,365 $49,000
Premium Package 3,460 3,760 3,760  
Floor mats 225 225 225  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       1,000
Premium Package 3,205 3,484 3,482  
Floor mats 140 140 140  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       0
Options (change) 3,685 3,985 3,985 1,000
Options (change) 3,345 3,624 3,622 0
Destination 835 835 835 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $23,255 $23,955 $24,185 $43,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Corolla LE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,191
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelCorollaCorollaCorollaModel 3
TrimLELE EcoSBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4140hp I4132hp I4258hp E
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7CVT-7A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$23,255$23,955$24,185$43,700
Adjustments for Features0-200-650-4,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,255$23,755$23,535$39,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$280$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year2016201620162018
ModelCorollaCorollaCorollaModel 3
TrimLELE EcoSBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100 
1-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote app   $25
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor   $50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents   $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger   $750
75 kWh battery pack   $0
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Aux input$50$50$50 
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet   $150
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Range alert   $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Digital instruments   $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
LED headlights   $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,335$4,535$4,985$8,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$650$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-602636

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20162018
ModelCorollaModel 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in113.2 in
Length182.6 in184.8 in
Width69.9 in72.8 in
Height57.3 in56.8 in
Curb Weight2,801 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested195055%
Total Not Requested157545%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE Eco

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested195055%
Total Not Requested157545%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested197556%
Total Not Requested157544%

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